An Irish person has been injured after a night of horror in Paris in which at least 128 people have died.

The Irish Embassy in Paris has confirmed it is providing consular assistance to the Irish citizen.

Minister Charlie Flanagan said in a statement: "The Irish Embassy in Paris is providing consular assistance to one injured Irish citizen.

"There is no indication of any other Irish casualties at this time but as a precaution I have activated my Department’s Consular Response Centre, with an experienced consular team in place to assist any families or citizens who have concerns.

"The Response Centre can be contacted on 01 418 0200 or consularresponse@dfa.ie.

"Our advice remains that Irish citizens in Paris should exercise caution, stay indoors and continue to follow the instructions of the local authorities.

"Any citizens intending to travel should check with their airline or tour operator for information – the airports are operational but citizens should expect additional security and travel disruptions."

There were two suicide attacks and a bombing near the Stade de France stadium, shootings at restaurants and a massacre inside the Bataclan theatre where US rock band Eagles of Death Metal were playing, the Mirror reports.

A state of emergency was declared in France after the attacks, which Mr Hollande described as an “abomination”.

Police leave was cancelled and some 1,500 extra soldiers have been mobilised to guard official buildings and religious sites, while controls have been re-imposed at the country’s borders.

The country’s schools and universities, which often open on Saturdays, have been ordered to remain closed.

French President Francois Hollande said the attacks had been organised and planned from abroad.

He declared that there would be three days of national mourning.

Groups linked to Islamic State say the terror group carried out the attacks but this has not yet been confirmed.